Database Administrator

Highmark Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a skilled and proactive Mid-Level Database Administrator to join our strong, dedicated, and experienced team. The ideal candidate will primarily focus on the reliable operation, maintenance, and performance of our on-prem SQL Server environments. A foundational understanding of cloud database concepts, particularly Google Cloud SQL, is important, coupled with a strong willingness to learn and grow across diverse database platforms, including Postgres and MySQL on Linux. They should possess strong communication skills and a keen understanding of automating database tasks and managing infrastructure as code to enhance efficiency. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within an experienced team, contributing to the support and evolution of critical database systems that underpin both our provider and payer side operations. Candidates should be capable of working independently on routine database administration tasks, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating effectively with application teams and vendors on customer projects with limited guidance. Duties include Database Operations & Performance: Manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and performance tuning of on-prem SQL Server instances and databases. This includes monitoring, capacity planning, and optimizing queries. Installation & Configuration: Install, configure, and patch SQL Server environments, including managing SQL Server Agent jobs. Backup & Recovery: maintain backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability. High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HA/DR): Monitor and maintain existing HA/DR solutions (e.g., Always On Availability Groups) and assist with their implementation. Security Management: Administer SQL Server security, managing logins, users, roles, permissions, and ensuring compliance with security policies. Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve database-related issues, providing support to application teams, vendors, and participating in incident resolution. Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for database systems and processes. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Create, develop, and review the physical model created from the logical model, ensuring that the detailed physical design of data structures and databases complies with standards, guidelines and procedures recommended for all aspects of data modeling, database design, and maintenance. Provide support for application staff and business areas regarding database implementations, which could include a customized in-house database and/or a third party application package. Establish automated monitor mechanism for space and database availability conditions. Establish best practices for database and application high availability through the use of third party technologies and through the exploitation of various database features. Provide applications support for staff, as well as, outside division to answer questions and resolve problems related to the DBMS technology and computing platform such as Z/OS, UNIX, Linux, and Windows. Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve problems impacting application and/or database availability and service levels. Contact vendor support when necessary to facilitate application development and client problem resolution with optimum speed and efficiency. Provide after hours and weekend support as required for on call responsibilities, database refreshes, testing, technology upgrades, and other off hour assignments. Participate in establishing and maintaining technical standards, departmental procedures, and other technical documentation as required. Assure compliance to required Corporate standards, procedures, guidelines and processes, including audits. Assist in identifying, developing, and providing technology training to the application developers of the organization (formal and informal). Participate in staff training opportunities (formal and informal) relative to rules, procedures, and standards for the access and maintenance of shared data resources. Participate as assigned to intra and inter-departmental project initiatives. Participate as assigned in the testing and recommendation of tools and utilities to improve the effectiveness of managing and supporting the database environments. Maintain contacts with other DBA professionals externally in other Health Insurance/Health Care industries and/or other industries to maintain a perspective of current trends and best practices. Other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

High school diploma GED
1-3 years of experience in Information Technology

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or closely related field
3 to 5+ years of experience in Sql Server Database Administration
Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a plus.
Scripting proficiency with T-SQL, Python, and/or PowerShell is a plus
Knowledge of SolarWinds DPA for performance tuning, monitoring, and SQL is a plus
Familiar or some experience with the following is a plus
CloudSql on Google Cloud Platform
Postgres or AlloyDB databases familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, Terraform
Other DB platforms such as MySql database on Linux
Linux OS
AI tools such as Copilot and Sidekick
Sql Server Certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Create, develop, and review the physical model created from the logical model, ensuring that the detailed physical design of data structures and databases complies with standards, guidelines and procedures recommended for all aspects of data modeling, database design, and maintenance.
Provide support for application staff and business areas regarding database implementations, which could include a customized in-house database and/or a third party application package.
Establish automated monitor mechanism for space and database availability conditions.
Establish best practices for database and application high availability through the use of third party technologies and through the exploitation of various database features.
Provide applications support for staff, as well as, outside division to answer questions and resolve problems related to the DBMS technology and computing platform such as Z/OS, UNIX, Linux, and Windows.
Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve problems impacting application and/or database availability and service levels.
Contact vendor support when necessary to facilitate application development and client problem resolution with optimum speed and efficiency.
Provide after hours and weekend support as required for on call responsibilities, database refreshes, testing, technology upgrades, and other off hour assignments.
Participate in establishing and maintaining technical standards, departmental procedures, and other technical documentation as required.
Assure compliance to required Corporate standards, procedures, guidelines and processes, including audits.
Assist in identifying, developing, and providing technology training to the application developers of the organization (formal and informal).
Participate in staff training opportunities (formal and informal) relative to rules, procedures, and standards for the access and maintenance of shared data resources.
Participate as assigned to intra and inter-departmental project initiatives.
Participate as assigned in the testing and recommendation of tools and utilities to improve the effectiveness of managing and supporting the database environments.
Maintain contacts with other DBA professionals externally in other Health Insurance/Health Care industries and/or other industries to maintain a perspective of current trends and best practices.
Other duties as assigned or requested.